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Scientific Method and Graphing
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Science
6th Grade
10/04/2006

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horizontal
Definition
The x-axis is
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vertical
Definition
The y-axis is
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Independent
Definition
variables are labeled on the x-axis.
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Dependent
Definition
variables are labeled on the y-axis.
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4 squares
Definition
How much space should you leave as a margin at the bottom and the left side of the paper?
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At least half.
Definition
The scale for the data should occupy how much of the y-axis?
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words and units.
Definition
Each axis should be labeled with
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a) Purpose /Problem
b) Hypothesis
c) Investigation of Hypothesis
Material list
Procedure
d) Analyze Results
e) Conclusion/Communicate
Definition
List the steps of the scientific method in order
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How to perform the experiment step by step.
Definition
The list of procedures tells you what?
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Interpret
Definition
means to find the meaning of or analyze.
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Conclusion
Definition
is the final statement about the data. This statement will either support or not support the hypothesis.
Term
a) The first sentence: restates the hypothesis.
b) The second sentence: summarizes the data.
c) The third sentence: states whether you accept or reject the hypothesis.
Definition
The conclusion consists of 3 sentences. What are they?
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Observation
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is a skill that involves using one or more of your senses to gather information. It is based in fact.
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Inference
Definition
is an interpretation of facts. It is based in opinion or what you think might occur.
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Hypothesis
Definition
is a possible explanation for a set of observations. It is an educated guess that must be testable.
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